Shade sails coming to 18 playgrounds
Shade sails are appearing over Far North playgrounds as part of a three-year council project to provide sun protection at 18 play areas across the district.
Shade sails appearing over Far North playgrounds are part of a three-year council project to install sun protection over 18 play areas throughout the district.
There are three stages to the project with six playgrounds included in each stage. The first stage includes Te Tii Beach Paihia (pictured), Nisbet Park Moerewa, Taupō Bay, Memorial Park Kaikohe, Waiotaraire Reserve Karikari and Coopers Beach. These playgrounds were prioritised because they are high use areas and after feedback from the community.
Stage two shade sails are planned for Matthews Avenue Park in Kaitāia, Tauranga Bay in Te Hiku, Tōtara North, Cable Bay, Pukenui and Church Street in Kawakawa.
Stages one and two are due to be completed by November this year before the summer sun starts to heat up. Playground sites for the next stage are yet to be determined but will be based on need and ongoing park upgrades.
Each community board – Bay of Islands-Whangaroa, Te Hiku and Kaikohe-Hokianga – have selected different colours for shade sails in their area. The budget allocated for each year of the project is $360,000.
Main photo and below - shade sails at Te Tii Beach, Paihia were installed last week.
